Are you telling me sola scriptura does not tell us to read the Word as it is and to first interpret it literally?
No, and I'm fine with what you say here, but in no way does Sola Scriptura tell us to stop there. This is especially true in the case of apparent contradiction. Then interpretation is needed. The weight of other scripture is the first other place I would choose to look, and of course the Holy Spirit is always there to help in this guidance.